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Hundreds attend gun rights rally in Lansing

A Flint resident said reactions he receives when open carrying his gun are stereotypical and turn out bad for him. He said African Americans need to be more vocal and stand up more for their rights. Dave Wasinger | LSJ.com
Lansing State Journal

Scott Davis, Lansing State Journal
9:19 p.m. EDT April 29, 2014

Sandi Beahan of Grand Rapids helps lead a march of gun rights supporters down Michigan Ave. to the Capitol for a rally in Lansing Tuesday 4/29/2014.(Photo: Lansing State Journal)

Jamie Leigh Nunnery, husband Jamie and their daughters Annabelle, 11, left, and Abigail, 9, all from Ferndale, gather with other gun rights supporters at the Capitol for a rally in Lansing Tuesday 4/29/2014. (Photo: Lansing State Journal)

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"Law-abiding citizens should have the right to defend themselves," said Joe Droelle, 35, of Redford, who had an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle strapped across his shoulder. "I live near Detroit. There's a lot of carjackings and home invasions."

Droelle, an electrician, said he normally carries a concealed pistol for protection.